Causes and Treatment for Patches of Dry Skin - Healthline
2024年8月27日 · Patches of dry skin may be caused by environmental irritants like dry air. However, they can also be a symptom of health conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and athlete’s foot.
Dry skin patches: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments
2024年2月16日 · Dry skin patches can have many causes, including cold weather and the chemicals in some soaps and lotions. It can also result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and...
Acanthosis Nigricans: Causes, Diagnosis &Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2021年2月11日 · Light brown or black skin patches may be a sign of acanthosis nigricans. This treatable skin disorder isn't contagious or dangerous. However, it can be a sign of diabetes, so talk to your healthcare provider.
Dry Skin (Xeroderma): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Dry skin is skin that doesn’t have enough moisture in it to keep it feeling soft. The medical term for dry skin is xeroderma (pronounced “ze-ROW-derm-ah”). Xerosis (pronounced “ze-ROW-sis”) is severely dry skin. Dry skin feels like rough patches of your skin that can flake or look scaly.
Dry skin - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月25日 · Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages. Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and overbathing.
Acanthosis nigricans - NHS
Acanthosis nigricans is the name for dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck or groin. It could be a sign of an underlying condition, so it needs to be checked by a GP.
Dry Patch on the Face: Causes and Treatment - Verywell Health
2023年10月9日 · Red, dry patches on the face can be caused by skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis. If the patches are warm, swollen, painful to touch, severely itch, or are accompanied by a rash, see a healthcare provider. If you have dark skin, dry patches may look purplish or darker than your skin tone.
Skin Discoloration: Causes, Conditions & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
Skin discoloration is when the color of your skin is different from what’s normal for you. Skin discoloration looks different on everyone, too. Discolored skin patches or spots can appear brown, red, white, pink, purple or black depending on your skin tone and the reason for the discoloration.
Acanthosis Nigricans: Treatment, Pictures, and Causes - Healthline
2024年2月7日 · Acanthosis nigricans is a fairly common skin pigmentation disorder. Dark patches of skin with a thick, velvety texture characterize the condition. The affected areas of your skin may also itch...
Causes of Dry Patches on Your Face and How to Treat Them Fast - Prevention
2024年10月10日 · Dry patches can be a sign of a range of different health conditions, says New York-based Dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, M.D. Meaning, they’re usually a symptom of something more broad. “Dry...